Dollond & Aitchison
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Dollond & Aitchison are the United Kingdom's longest established opticians, having been established in 1750 by Peter Dollond in Vine Street, London, and been joined by his father John Dollond in 1752. Dollond & Co merged with Aitchison & Co in 1927 to form Dollond & Aitchison.
They are one of the four major UK Opticians (retailers) that control 70% of the British market for spectacles and contact lenses.
D&A is currently owned by Italy’s De Rigo SpA conglomerate. It employs more than 2,500 staff including over 400 opticians. The company has approximately 380 branches UK-wide, consisting of around 240 group-owned sites and 140 franchises.
Dollond & Aitchison are Royal Warrant holders and supply glasses to the British Royal Family.
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